Creamfields boss James Barton has been overseeing the final touches at the site and was excited by what he saw.

And he brushed off the criticism he received after the Knowsley Hall Music Festival in June, when organisers faced criticism over long queues for food, drink and toilets, and received complaints over poor lighting.

Mr Barton said: 'It's important to me that customers, artists and the local community will be happy.

'Creamfields is a different show than Knowsley Hall.

'We're 10 years in on this show and two years at Daresbury.

'There have been some additions to the site, but most changes have been practical.

'All the positive changes are based on what we already knew on this show.

'The site is laid out better, with more breaks in the fences to allow people to move round more easily, and more lighting.

'It feels a lot more compact, it feels really good.'

Officers step up security for event

POLICE are giving a final warning to potential troublemakers that this year's Creamfields event will be more tightly controlled than ever.

The festival is expected to attract more than 45,000 people and the organisers and police will have security measures including: * A greater number of police on site * Metal detector archways and wands at all entrances * An increase in security personnel and stewards * Spotter teams to prevent troublemakers entering * Increased bag checks

Organisers say Challenge 21 will also be in operation to prevent under-age youths gaining access to the festival and consuming alcohol.